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LGBT Expatriate Rights on the Rise: 7 APAC Destinations Examined
July 12, 2018
Hong Kong's high court handed down a victory for LGBT expats last week, giving them rights to dependent spouse visas. While the APAC region continues to present challenges for LGBT expats, there are signs of positive change benefiting companies and foreign employees. A look at 7 APAC destinations.
Read MoreCHINA: Change to Document Requirements for Category A Work Permit Applications
July 11, 2018
Effective immediately, the Shanghai State Administration of Foreign Affairs requires a different tax certificate in support of applications for Category A work permits, including applicable new work permits, renewals and cancellations.
Read MoreCANADA: Law Change Makes Drunk Driving a Serious Offence; Potential Implications for Visa Applicants
July 10, 2018
An amendment to the Criminal Code in Canada has doubled the maximum prospective punishment for drunk driving (‘DUI’ – Driving Under the Influence) from five years to ten years. Now classed as “serious criminality” in Canada, a foreign national with a prior DUI, may now be inadmissible.
Read MoreUNITED KINGDOM: New Scheme for Non-EEA Researchers
July 9, 2018
Effective 6 July 2018, the UK Home Office has introduced the new “UKRI Science, Research and Academia” scheme, which allows non-EEA researchers, scientists and academics to come to the UK for up to two years.
Read MoreGlobal Immigration Weekly Roundup – 9th July 2018
July 9, 2018
Discover the latest immigration news and updates from around the globe with your weekly newsletter from Newland Chase. In this week’s edition, we bring you news from Hong Kong, Indonesia and the United Kingdom plus there are updates from Russia, Australia and India.
Read MoreINDONESIA: Delays Expected in Work Authorization Processing as New Online System Launches
July 6, 2018
The Indonesian Ministry of Manpower (MOM) has unexpectedly announced that its online application system for RPTKA (expatriate placement plan) and IMTA (work permit) applications would be replaced by a new online system, integrated with the Directorate General of Immigration, from Monday 9 July 2018.
Read MoreHONG KONG: Court of Appeal Upholds Judgement Permitting Dependent Visas for Same-Sex Spouses
July 6, 2018
On 4th July 2018, Hong Kong’s highest court, the Court of Final Appeal, upheld a previous decision by a lower court to allow same-sex spouses to hold dependent visas, denying an appeal by the Director of Immigration.
Read MoreAUSTRALIA: Global Talent Scheme Pilot Begins
July 5, 2018
The Australian Department of Home Affairs (DHA) has released further details of its pilot Global talent Scheme (GTS), aimed at attracting highly-skilled talent to Australia, which took effect on 1st July 2018.
Read MoreINDIA: New Deadline for Linking Aadhaar to PAN
July 4, 2018
The Indian Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has extended the deadline for residents to link their Aadhaar number to their Permanent Account Number (PAN) until 31 March 2019. This is the fifth time the government has extended this deadline.
Read MoreGlobal Immigration Weekly Roundup – 2nd July 2018
July 2, 2018
Discover the latest immigration news and updates from around the globe with your weekly newsletter from Newland Chase. In this week’s edition, we bring you news from Colombia, Australia, Kenya, Russia and Oman. There are also updates from Switzerland and Ireland.
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